Yom Gemilut Hasadim

Sunday, January 20, 2019 • 14 Shevat 5779

Join the Temple Israel community as people of all ages come together to perform acts of loving-kindness through “hands-on” mitzvah projects at Temple Israel.

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity for individuals and families to participate in mitzvah acts benefiting both the Jewish and broader Charlotte community, as we share in Tikkun Olam (repairing the world).

All projects are listed below, however, only some require a sign-up. Those that do not require a sign-up will be set up in the social hall as a station that you can participate in. All stations are family friendly. If a project is directed toward a particular age group that will be noted in the description.

This is also a great day to donate to the food pantry. Click here to access a list of most needed items.

STATION: Volunteers will pack bags of food for children at HFES that are in need of meals over the weekend, while they are not in school. Blessings in a Backpack is a great mitzvah project for those approaching their B'nai Mitzvah.

STATION: Volunteers will write inspirational cards for women affected by domestic violence - station sponsored and lead by Women of Temple Israel's project: DIGNITY. You will fill these cards with positive and uplifting messages and images for those who might need a gentle word of kindness. These cards will be placed into bags for packing during WoTI’s spring event.

We will also be collecting the following items that day *All must be new products*

-Nail polish

-Nail polish remover and/or makeup remover

-Makeup blush and eyeshadow

-Lipstick and/or lip balm

Visiting Seniors

OFF-SITE OPPORTUNITY: We will be visiting with the residents of Waltonwood- Costswold. Our time will include a special Zumba class as well as various other activities! This site is for TIRS 7th-graders and their families.

STATION: Baking challah rolls and writing cards for our seniors.Clergy will bring the challah and cards when they do their weekly visits to retirement homes and senior living facilities in the area.

Protecting and Connecting to Our Environment

These projects reflect the Jewish value of Tikkun olam (repairing the world).

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle! Listen to a 30-minute presentation on the correct way to recycle in Mecklenburg County with a representative from Republic Services! (There will be two sessions. One family-friendly and one for adults.)

STATION: Project with Shalom Green - more information to come.

More Projects

Blood Drive- Community Blood Center of the Carolinas will be on-site from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 am. (The Charlotte community is in a state of emergency and needs blood donations. Let’s step up and exceed the goal of 15 units. Each donated unit benefits three recipients.)

Cleaning the Ronald McDonald House - Torah on Tap / Young Professionals ONLY (space limited to 20 young professionals.)

STATION: The USY Gesher Teen Board will lead the Return Home Supplies “Activism in a box” activity. This includes writing postcards to elected officials, advocating for gun violence prevention.

SPECIAL TORAH TOTS PROGRAM

More information to come!

Learning Opportunity

Our very own Glenda Bernhardt will lead a fascinating text study on Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech.